Child Labor: Illinois
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
Authors: Stuart R. Buttrick, Stacey Smiricky and Tareen Zafrullah, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Summary
- The Illinois Child Labor Law of 2024 regulates the employment of minors under age 16 and includes provisions regarding hazardous occupations, work hour limitations and required meal breaks. See Prohibited Occupations, Hours of Work and Break Periods.
- Illinois requires employers hiring minors under 16 years of age to obtain an employment certificate. See Employment Certificates / Work Permits.
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